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My vagina has a foul odor...it has been this way for a few years now. I've been to the doctor, however, each time I go, I scrub and scrub before going so that I dont disturb the doctor, therefore, she says she does not detect a smell. The smell always comes back within a half an hour though no matter what I do. I do not have any infections and shower on a daily basis. The doctor said I may be cleaning too much and my PH balance may be off, however, I've tried everything she says to do and it does not work. I know every girl has her own scent but this is very disturbing and is truly a foul bad odor. Any suggestions?
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Everyone has a distinct smell down there but I can imagine that what you experience can be discomforting. I really would not use a douche or anything that could further disturb the pH balance down there. In fact, I wonder if because you are self conscious about this (again understandable), if you are washing too much. I would try to take a shower every other day for one week only washing with NON-antibacterial soap. That way your body has some time to build up good bacteria to combat the bad, smelly kind. Also, eating yogurt really helps to build up good bacteria which ends up helping the pH. Of course proper techniques such as wiping front to back and sleeping without underwear also helps your body. Hope this helps :)
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Try a douche bag, and use scentless soap it may work. and next tim you go to the doctor just shower and wash it how you normally do dont "scrub it" it isn't gonna help if the doctor cant smell it.
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I am so sorry that you are experiencing this. I am sure it has lowered your self esteem, but there is help and answers to the issue.
There are many reasons for this. There are also many factors in why the reasons exist.
If you are sexually active, and the person you are with is ejaculating inside of you, it causes odor.
If condoms are being used, you could be allergic to the type of condom it is.
If you use tampons, it is possible that some of it could be stuck way up inside of you. Sometimes it doesn't show symptoms outside of the odor until it's been there a while.
If you are sexually active, and your partner messes around on you, it causes changes in PH balance. PH balance is also thrown off because the vagina has acids and bacteria inside of it, and sometimes these things get out of whack too just as hormones do. If your partner is sweaty and doesn't take a shower or bath before you are intimate, it also causes this. It also can be a factor of taking showers only. Women need to take baths also with water only to aid in the natural cleansing of the body.
Soaps can cause odors also as the vagina is a self cleansing organ. Bubble baths cause odors too, and both cause certain types of infections.
Also douching too much, causes infections too. Another thing that you may find interesting, you know how we're supposed to change toothbrushes every so often, women should also change panties every 3 months too.
If you have recently given birth or noticed this smell shortly after giving birth, you may need to mention this to your gynecologist so that they can do some ultra sounds to ensure that all has passed upon your childbirth, residue from labor can also cause internal odor which releases through the vagina because cleansing can't always get into those areas of the canal, cervix and uterus.
Not wiping from front to back when using the bathroom also causes certain bacteria from feecees to pass into the vaginal canal which causes odor too.
Last known reason is UTI (Urinary Track Infection)Sometimes there are no symptoms but vaginal odor. I would also suggest having a screening done to detect this too.
Suggestion: First, go to a gynecologist. Explain your concern, ask them to prescribe something dealing with hormones/PH balance (once they have double checked for yeast or bacteria infection). Since you have already been to the doctor, go to a different one. Also, don't douche before going to the doctor. You may also ask them to prescribe some flagyl to you for GP (General Purpose)
There is also an over the counter PH formula called RepHresh vaginal gel. Try this.
Also, You really didn't give detail of when you smell this: is it during sex, after sex, before or after menstruation or is it something all the time? Another thing believe it or not, what you eat also has an effect on the natural scent of a woman. You want to try to stay away from Garlic, onions, sea food daily too (or limit your intake). You may also ask your doctor about this, as I am sure they know more than I know.
You may also try purchasing vaginal cleansing wipes, norform(vaginal supositories for odor), and vaginal powders with corn starch. Try the vaginal soaps for that area too instead of the bars of soap. I also know of some vaginal strips that look like wax paper that you can also insert into the vagina. It's at the Walgreens, and Rite aids. Drinking more water and juices help too.
I hope this helps, as it is all the info I know on the subject. I have attached a website to check out too.
hubpages.com/hub/Vaginal-Odor-How-To-Smell-Good-Down-There
Good Luck!
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well if it's like something that you can smell just while sitting or walking around..i'd say that you should get a doctor to really inspect things.
But i also take a shower daily and i simply just clean with some soap (irish spring) and it helps.. irish spring might be really good for you because it has a strong odor of goodness so that might help. Dont scrub~~ that might leave scratches honestly use a cloth that would help.
GOOD LUCK
-serenity
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